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AP57 HTF

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,600 mi
Last recorded173,600 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HTF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 173,600 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 170,403 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 166,866 miles

rear propshaft coupling show wear

Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 162,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2020 151,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,101 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

part of exhaust deteriorating and minor leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,631 miles

DRIVE BELT WORN

FRONT WIPERS WORN

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel flap in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,318 miles

2 childrens seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 childrens seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,449 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,638 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,893 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel has kerb damage

Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel has kerb damage

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front sreen has a crack infront of rain sensor, not in drivers field of vision.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AP57 HTF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 HTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP57 HTF registered?

AP57 HTF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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